Oil Filter?

Discussion in 'Fox 5.0 Talk' started by bad98rt, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. bad98rt New Member

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    I have to change my oil and I have no idea what year the 5.0 is. I am guessing all oil filters are the same for the 5.0 liter Ford. Just wanted to make sure with you guys. My guess is that it is a 89-93 fuel injected.
    Thanks in advance
  2. TRWXXA New Member

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    You need a Motorcraft FL1A filter, unless you have the optional, external oil cooler. Then you need the Motorcraft FL-300 filter. The FL-300 is essentially a shorter version of the FL1A.
  3. bad98rt New Member

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    Thanks, is the FL-300 basically shorter due to clearance issues?
  4. nonglossjason I did not have intercourse with a sheep.

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    and the fram is a PH8A
  5. Mustang5L5 Founding Member

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    Don't run a fram filter. They tend to fall apart internally :(
  6. grey5.0beast Cookies should never be DUNKED!!!

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    yikes...*runs to store and buys motorcraft*
  7. bad98rt New Member

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    Thanks guys..I never thought about looking at my old one and it is the motocraft Fl-1A and it is what I bought.
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    I only run a Motorcraft FL1A. Same filter for my 5.0s and both my 65 200 inline 6s.
  9. iwashmycar New Member

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    FL1A every time!!
  10. onefstsnake New Member

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    I run Mobil 1 filters. Cant remember the number. But its significantly heavier than Fram and Motorcraft filters.
  11. LtDavis New Member

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    I run the K&N filter, HP-3001 is the part number I believe
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    And the wacked part is, my 2.3 takes a FL-1A also, like it needs that big of a filter :rolleyes:
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    +1 Motorcraft brand oil as well. Every change.

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